H.R. 3638: Electric Supply Chain Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-05-29 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] |
| Policy area | Energy |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-12-15 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2025-09-19):
Electric Supply Chain Act
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to periodically assess the supply chain that supports the generation and transmission of electricity and report on the assessment to the appropriate congressional committees.
Specifically, DOE must periodically assess and report on
- information including trends and vulnerabilities in the supply of components needed for generating or transmitting electricity, barriers to expanding U.S. capacity to process critical materials, and domestic policies that deter greater investment into the supply chain;
- emerging issues in the supply chain; and
- recommendations to address these emerging issues and to secure and expand the supply chain.
The initial report must be submitted no later than one year after the date of enactment of this bill.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Neal P. Dunn | R FL 2025-06-23 |
| Robert J. Wittman | R VA 2025-08-22 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 3638 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 3638?
H.R. 3638 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Electric Supply Chain Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 3638 are available on congress.gov.
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